From teacher to Speaker of T.N.
The Hindu
He is the fourth Speaker to hail from Tirunelveli
Tirunelveli district, after giving three Speakers to the Tamil Nadu Assembly since 1962, has given the fourth one with Radhapuram MLA M. Appavu, 69, assuming office on Wednesday. After Chellapandian (1962–1967), P.H. Pandian (1985–1988) and R. Avudaiyappan (2006–2011), Mr. Appavu from the district has been handpicked for the coveted post. After serving in the Sacred Heart High School (now higher secondary school) at Kaavalkinaru as mathematics and English teacher near Valliyoor, Mr. Appavu voluntarily retired from teaching service in 1995 to enter politics in 1996. He was elected MLA of Radhapuram Assembly segment as the candidate of G.K. Moopanar-led Tamil Maanila Congress. His political journey continued as MLA of the same segment with a hat-trick by him after getting elected in 2001 and 2006 also.More Related News